Wokingham · England
Shower Tray Repair in Reading
Shower tray chip, crack and scratch repairs and resurfacing at your home in Reading, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.
- Repairs from £95
- A damaged area around the waste
- A tray that looks tired however much you clean it
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Enamelled steel
Enamelled steel trays behave like steel baths. Chips can rust if they’re left, so early repairs help.
Stone resin
Stone resin trays are heavy and rigid with a gel-coat finish. Poor support underneath leads to cracks, and chips are filled and matched to the surface.
Shower tray repair in Reading, done in place
We check the tray before repairing it: a tray that moves needs its support sorted first, or the crack will come back. We’ll explain what we find. Whether it’s cracks running from the waste and scuffs and light scratches, we can usually put it right.
All our work comes with our one-year guarantee.
Work for landlords and builders
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, photos and access details.
For anyone letting property in or around Reading, we will quote for several properties at once. Send photos for each one and we’ll come back with a combined price.
Should you replace it?
A new tray can be cheap, but fitting it is not: removing the screen, breaking out tiles, relaying the base and re-tiling. Repairing it takes one visit. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, the material and how many items we do on one visit. You get a fixed quote from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.
What you get with us
- No extra charge for your area
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- Colour-matched on site
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
See our pricing.
Reading: your questions answered
Are you accredited?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
Can pets and children be at home?
Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we’re working in. We’ll let you know when it’s safe to use again.
Are there extra charges for Reading?
Travel is included in the price, with the same prices everywhere we work.
Is it messy?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we leave the room clean.
Will there be a smell?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied, so we ventilate the room. It fades as everything cures.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. You don’t need to watch us work.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
In nearly every case. We only ask to see it in person if the pictures can’t show what we need.
How soon can you come?
That depends on our diary for your area. We’ll offer you dates when we send your quote.
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DIY repairs versus a professional job
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.
About Reading
Reading is about 38 miles west of London, in Wokingham. We work in every kind of home, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, plus businesses and rented homes. We work in all 35 towns and villages in Wokingham, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 38 miles away.
Our visits in RG6, RG31, RG1 and RG30 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include Downshire Square, Market Way and Market Place, all of which we cover. Being close to the A4 and A33, Reading is easy for our repair technicians to reach. Neighbouring places we cover include Coley Park (1 mile south-west), West Reading (1 mile north-west), Newtown (1 mile east), Lower Caversham (1 mile north-east) and Whitley (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Wokingham (6 miles south-east), Woodley (3 miles east), Crowthorne (9 miles south-east), Lower Earley (3 miles south-east), Winnersh (4 miles east) and Woosehill (6 miles south-east). Reading is one of the larger places we cover in Wokingham.
Local landmarks in Reading
Our clients here include homes close to Eurospeak Language School, University of Reading library and All Nations Christian Centre. Nearby too are Former Kennet Arms (under half a mile east), Kendrick School (0.6 miles north-east), Coley Primary School (within half a mile north) and Eldon Square (0.9 miles east). The closest station to Reading is Reading West station, roughly 0.7 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are The Oracle (within half a mile north-east) and Berkshire Medical Heritage Centre Museum (0.8 miles east). Not far away are Sonning Hill and Longwater.
What we cannot put right
A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:
- Water damage to the floor beneath the tray
- A tray that moves underfoot
- Leaks from the waste or pipework (a plumber’s job)
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Materials we work on in Reading
- Cast iron
- Stone resin
- Acrylic
- Enamelled steel
- Ceramic
Signs you need shower tray repair in Reading
Most cracked trays are trays that flex: without a solid, level base underneath, every shower puts strain on it. Chips usually come from dropped bottles.
Look out for these signs:
- Damage from a refit or building work
- Movement when you stand on it
- Staining and dullness across the tray
- Chips on the edges
Questions to ask before you book
- How your room will be protected
- Who turns up on the day
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
- Whether they match the colour on site
Aftercare tips
Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts. Here’s what we suggest:
- Use the extractor fan
- Avoid strong descalers and bleach
- Rinse the tray after each shower
- Check the seal every few months
Rinse the tray after use, clean with mild cleaners, and keep the sealant in good condition so water cannot get underneath.
If the tray creaks or moves, get it checked, before it cracks.
The process
The work is clean and fairly quiet, so you can carry on at home. We protect the area first, then the job itself takes a few hours for a repair, longer for a full resurface. At the end we talk you through the curing time and the aftercare.
- First, we check whether the tray moves.
- We clean the damage and open it up so the repair can bond.
- Cracks are reinforced and the damage filled.
- The repair is shaped, colour-matched and finished.
- It’s left to cure, generally until the following day.
How to prepare
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Have a window or extractor fan available
Get a quote
Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them over with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed quote back. There’s no charge for the quote and you are under no obligation.
Advice
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
